Description:
Mebendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic that works by inhibiting the uptake of glucose and other nutrients by parasitic worms, leading to their death.
It is effective against a variety of intestinal worms including:
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Roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides)
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Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis)
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Whipworms (Trichuris trichiura)
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Hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus)
Indications:
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Treatment of intestinal worm infections
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Used in deworming programs
Dosage Example:
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Typical adult and child dose (≥2 years): 500 mg single dose, or as prescribed by a doctor depending on the type of infection.







